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I miss it. I miss… Feeling the clean, crisp air swirling through the city. The scorching hot summer mornings followed by afternoon thunderstorms. The thousands of active people running, walking, swimming, surfing, sipping their morning cuppa and enjoying every second outside of the office. The safety and comfort of being ‘down under’. The surreal feeling that I was living in a dream. Muesli…

Check out the below links for tips on how to decorate your abode with inspiration from abroad! A constant reminder and conversation starter of those iconic places that have stolen a piece of your heart. DIY Map Art Travel-Inspired Decor Travel Decor on Etsy

DIY Pin World Map What you will need: 1) Buy or paint a rolled canvas world map (or map selection of your choice) – example 2) Adhesive spray 4) Frame of your choice that fits the map. I found it easiest to get a frame with turnbuttons to seal in the map 3) Foam board that will fit (or can…

Excess baggage weighing you down? I find that when my life feels too overwhelming to handle, it helps to look at the things that are cluttering my path to a clear mind and contentment. Are there things in your life that are causing unnecessary stress? Get rid of ’em! Just in time for the long weekend…

What things about my personality and perspective changed abroad? Became accustomed to being different by default I felt the freedom and confidence to be whomever I wanted to be Thrived on the stimulation of new and exciting things (everyday) My overall openness to new cultures and different types of people – very intrigued by unique perspectives Desire to try everything…

I did it. I’m on a bus alone in a foreign country. For a fleeting second, I feel something surprising alongside the familiar emotions of confusion, doubt and apprehension. Later, I’ll look back and recognize this rush of excitement as my first glimpse of what exactly it means to travel alone in a faraway land: I can go anywhere. I…

You don’t necessarily need to travel outside of your country lines in order to experience a good culture shock. New York city has a heartbeat of its own. The pulse of the city is felt in every square foot: from high-rise to subway lines, bagel shop to pizzeria, street artist to business exec, times square to central park. You feel…

What is free, doesn’t take much effort and has a huge reward? Giving Thanks. When I was younger and would return home from playing at a friend’s house, my mom would always ask if we thanked his/her parents. I forgot those simple words one time and had to call her parents to thank them for letting me play! I have always…

Why networking feels like blind dating.  Now more than ever I can feel the elusive ‘power’ of networking. I have been reaching out to anyone and everyone who might be able to lend a helping….email introduction. From just one networking event, I generated 5 new connections and from those sprouted more connections and so on. So yeah, I get it,…

How to go from reverse culture shock to a Culture Jock: Get to know your teammates and competitors.  Engage with interesting people who have a different perspective and background. Train. Gather information and become an expert. Do the work, research and prepare for your next adventure. Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance. Go hard or go home. Well, technically you…